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Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

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Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.
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Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.
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Capital

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Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.
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Nominal amount

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.
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Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.
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DMO

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.
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Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.
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Year to Date (YTD)

A period of time that starts with the first day of the current calendar year and ends with today.
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